Dave Eccles
Dear members and friends
I am afraid we have some very sad news to pass on to you all.
Dave Eccles passed away on Thursday 3rd October.
Many of you will already have seen the news on Facebook and on the 24/7 WhatsApp chat.
Originally associated with Pennington Flash in the 70s and 80s at Lowton Sailing Club where he served a stint as commodore.
Dave continued to volunteer wherever he sailed over the years. Serving as Vice commodore at Elton sailing club and subsequently as Commodore at Bala sailing club.
As well as acting as our training principal for 5 years he was a nationally renowned coach, sailor and mentor culminating in a RYA Community award presented by Princess Ann last year.
Any Plaudits I give him cannot match the tributes on Facebook and the LLSC 24/7 WhatsApp group which, demonstrate the impact of his passing. If you are not on the group get someone to show you.
The family plan to have a Private Family Cremation for Dave.
They plan to hold a celebration of his life at the sailing club one Saturday to include some sailing and activities. Details and date to follow.
As soon as the details have been fleshed out, I will let you all know.
RIP Dave you will be very much missed
Kindest regards
Mike Barnes
President
Open Water Swimming
Open water swimming is now being coordinated by our partner Swim Pennington.
Please be advised the flash is closed to sailing during the following times.
Saturday 07.30 – 09.30
For further information about open water swimming, please visit their website at swimpennington.co.uk
So, why join Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club?
Great opportunities to either start to learn, to improve or to test advanced sailing skills.
Good value annual Membership structure with staggered payments available and No joining fees!
At 160 Acres/64.5 Ha – the Largest inland sailing area in the Cheshire/Lancashire/Greater Manchester/Merseyside areas. Soft shorelines surround the race areas and the water is largely unaffected by tree induced wind shadow.
Fast road links from all directions
Suitable for a wide variety of monohull sailing dinghies from Optimist to 49’er
Wide shoreline launching facilities
Friendly members who are always happy to help or advise.
Heated changing rooms with hot showers available daily all year round.
Comfortable heated clubhouse facilities with large wetroom/galley/bar and separate lounge area for viewing the sailing action through panoramic windows – includes TV and free fast wifi.
The Galley is widely regarded by local sailors and national visitors to be one of our greatest assets, fabulous food available.
Huge, organised, secure and flood lit dinghy park.
Tarmac car parking – means clean boat packing areas
On site camping facilities for open meetings.
Simple computerised race control.
Organised Sunday racing all year round (no winter closure), Saturday afternoon and Wednesday evening racing during summer months. Friday evening training for Junior fleets – Parental enjoyment of the spectacle whilst BBQ’s are used to prepare dinner is highly recommended!
Regular Open Meeting and Class Championship hosts
Best attended winter dinghy racing series in the North of England
Informal general sailing (without rescue) available at all times.
Modern fleet of rescue ribs.
Comprehensive fleet of well maintained training boats – some available for hire.
Deep water launch ramp for disability boats
RYA High Performance Centre
Also RYA Sailability, RYA Onboard & RYA Training centre – Helping to promote sailing for all
Training Classroom separate from the clubhouse for privacy
3.42 mile circular walk on footpaths around the Flash – for the non-sailing visitors.
